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Nick Cordero’s wife Amanda Kloots shares last family photo before the Broadway star fell ill… as she begs followers to take coronavirus seriously

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Amanda Kloots shared the last family photo she took with husband Nick Cordero and their 10-month-old son Elvis.

The photo was taken right before the Broadway star went to the emergency room (ER) on March 30 and subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. 

It shows Cordero flashing a big beaming smile as he held his baby boy with his right arm, while having his left arm around his equally-glowing wife.

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Heartbreaking: Amanda Kloots shared the last family photo she took with husband Nick Cordero and their son Elvis before he got sick and eventually tested positive for COVID-19

‘What this man has gone through! Nick is 41 years old. He had no pre-existing health conditions. We do not know how he got COVID-19 but he did,’ Kloots started in her caption that summarized his long list of health scares and procedures that led him to being placed into a medically-induced coma.

Since April 1 ‘he has suffered an infection that caused his heart to stop, he needed resuscitation, he had two mini strokes, went on ECMO, needed surgery to removal an ECMO cannula that was restricting blood flow to his leg, a faciatomy to relieve pressure on the leg, an amputation of his right leg,’ she wrote.

The personal trainer went on to add even more health calamities and procedures that included:  ‘an MRI to further investigate brain damage, several bronchial sweeps to clear out his lungs, a septis infection causing septic shock, a fungus in his lungs, holes in his lungs, a tracheostomy, blood clots, low blood count and platelet levels, and a temporary pacemaker to assist his heart.’

Tragic: Kloots summarized her husband’s long list of health scares, that included his right leg being amputated, and procedures that led him to being placed into a medically-induced coma

Heartfelt: Kloots shared an emotional open letter to her husband as the family waits for the Broadway star to wake from a medically-induced coma

Kloots revealed her husband has now been in the intensive care unit (ICU) for 38 days before offering a warning to people who still doubt the severity of COVID-19.       

‘This disease does not only effect old people. This is real. A perfectly healthy 41 year old man! Bring awareness to his story. STAY HOME! FOLLOW GUIDELINES!’

She ended the caption by confessing that her husband’s journey has been the hardest thing they’ve ever had to go through.

‘I ask God for a miracle and my Dad reminded me that God is answering my prayer everyday because he is still with us! Nick is a fighter and has not given up. His doctors and nurses have been truly incredible. Thank you @cedarssin. We will get our CODE ROCKY!’

Enduring love: ‘Dear Nick, I miss you so much. Sometimes this whole thing doesn’t even feel real,’ Kloots, 38, wrote in the caption of  her Instagram post on Friday

Hopeful signs: Kloots also shared on her Instagram Story that Cordero remains in the intensive care unit (ICU) and that his condition was ‘stable throughout the night’

Affirmation: The fitness trainer also took to her Insta-Story and posted a photo of a sign that appears to be hanging on a wall

Just one day earlier, Kloots posted an emotional and heartfelt letter to her husband on Instagram.  

‘Dear Nick, I miss you so much. Sometimes this whole thing doesn’t even feel real,’ she wrote alongside a photo of the singer/actor holding their 10-month-old son Elvis.

‘Sometimes it feels like you are just away doing a job and you’re going to walk through the door at any moment. I miss my hubby. I miss holding your hand. I miss your gnocchi dinners. I miss watching tv with you at night and always falling asleep on your lap in five minutes.’

The 38-year-old ended the open letter by adding, ‘I miss laughing with you. I miss seeing you with Elvis. I can’t wait to have you home. #day37’ 

Love of family: Kloots said she missed seeing her husband with their 10-month-old son Elvis

He’s a fighter: Earlier this week, Kloots revealed the encouraging news that Cordero was ‘starting to wake up’ from the medically-induced coma

Kloots also shared on her Instagram Story that Cordero’s condition was ‘stable throughout the night’ on Thursday.

There’s also a photo of a sign that appears to be hanging on a wall with: ‘May 8th… Miracle May… Stay tough You’ve got this!’ written in a black marker. 

Earlier this week, Kloots revealed the encouraging news that Cordero was ‘starting to wake up’ from the coma.  

‘The doctor just called and said that Nick is showing very, very, very early, early, early stages of tracking,’ which means he’s showing signs that he could soon regain consciousness. 

Gift of life: The mother-of-one is hoping she can get the best Mother’s Day gift this Sunday by having her husband wake up from the coma

Sharing their story: Kloots has been using social media to share updates on his condition as well as a means to keep upbeat and positive throughout the ordeal

‘Mother’s Day is Sunday, maybe he’ll wake up for me and his mom, what a gift,’ she added with tears in her eyes. 

Kloots has been using social media to share updates on his condition as well as a means to keep upbeat and positive throughout the ordeal, including videos of people singing and dancing for Cordero with the hashtag, ‘#WakeUpNick.’ 

Cordero is a Tony Award-nominated stage actor who has starred in shows like Bullets Over Broadway, Rock of Ages and Waitress.

Fight for life: Cordero suffered severe damage to his lungs and had his right leg amputated due to blood-clotting issues since testing positive for COVID-19

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